With hurricane season just around the corner, the Belize City Council hit the streets today with shovels, heavy equipment and more than a hundred workers in a major effort to clear drains and reduce flooding across some of the city’s most vulnerable communities. Residents welcomed
After fourteen weeks of training, young Belizeans are stepping up. Led by Galen University lecturer Zain Dueheney, a two-year, CARSI-funded program is teaching youth the importance of good governance and accountability. It wrapped up today with a national forum at the Biltmore Plaza, where participants
Workplace issues took center stage today, but this wasn’t your typical lecture. The Labor Department brought workers and employers together at ITVET for a straight talk on rights, responsibilities, and the future of work. The BCCI, representing over six thousand members, joined as the ILO’s
There were tears, applause and quiet moments of reflection today as Belize bade farewell to one of its most beloved pediatricians, Dr. Cecelio Eck. The emotional farewell began at the Coral Grove Medical and Pediatric Center, where generations of parents brought their children for care
The United States has charged former Cuban president Raúl Castro with murder over the 1996 shooting down of two civilian planes, a move that has drawn sharp condemnation from both China and Russia. Castro, who led Cuba from 2008 until stepping down in 2018, was indicted
The government has imposed a six-month moratorium on the approval and construction of buildings exceeding 45 feet in height or more than three floors in four coastal communities. This signals growing official concern over the pace and scale of development in some of the country's most
United Democratic Party Chairlady Sheena Pitts says the Briceno administration is creating “judicial elitism” with its new Judges Salaries and Pension Bill. At the heart of the UDP's objection is a stark contrast in how the bill treats different levels of the judiciary. While High Court
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) says the risk of Ebola reaching the Caribbean remains low, but is calling on member states to stay on high alert following the World Health Organization's declaration of a global health emergency over an ongoing outbreak in Africa. WHO declared
Belize is looking beyond tourism and traditional agriculture as the government begins work on the country’s first industrial strategy focused on “green” and “blue” industries. The government, working with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), held a workshop in Belize City this week to present
The Belize City Council has launched its second annual hurricane cleanup campaign, with officials moving through flood-prone areas across the city as the Atlantic hurricane season approaches. Deputy Mayor Elude Miller said more than 130 council staff turned out for the effort, covering a wide range
